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FY08 BBO

2008 Seat Altea XL

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,787 mi
Last recorded69,787 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Seat Altea XL83,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 BBO
MakeSeat
ModelAltea XL
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2017 69,787 miles

EML Illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,557 miles

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,026 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,916 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,085 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 25,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,978 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea XL?

Based on 34,433 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,555
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 618
coil spring broken 400
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 315
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 261
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 253
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FY08 BBO is a 2008 Seat Altea XL in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Seat Altea XL models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 83,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea XL fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 618 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY08 BBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea XL typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Altea XL is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY08 BBO registered?

FY08 BBO is a 2008 Seat Altea XL, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is FY08 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 BBO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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